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Practice makes perfect at 2024 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship in Santa Barbara

by U.S. Melges 24 Class Association 11 Jul 2024 21:04 PDT July 12-14, 2024
2024 Melges 24 US National Championship © Sharon Green / ultimatesailing.com

Registration and practice day at the 2024 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship is done and dusted.

The fleet enjoyed a fun-filled day both on and off the water. Highlights included a North Sails Tuning Clinic, a formal address from the Santa Barbara Yacht Club (SBYC) Commodore and a special declaration from the Mayor of Santa Barbara. Participants indulged in smash burgers, Third Window Brewing beer, and plenty of great conversations and catching up back at SBYC. It was the perfect way to kick off the championship!

Race Day 1 gets underway on Friday, July 12 with a first signal at 1300 PAC time.

2024 U.S. Nationals photo gallery available here.

For more information visit the event page.

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